Disney Interactive officially announced today the latest playable characters to appear in the 2.0 Edition of Disney Infinity - Merida and Maleficent.

Merida and Maleficent are playable in the all-new Toy Box 2.0 mode of the game, along with all characters previously released for Disney Infinity. Players will be able to use both characters, plus hundreds of Disney-themed items, locations, props and vehicles, to create new adventures in customised worlds.

Key highlights include:

Merida: With her untamed fiery red locks, this headstrong Disney•Pixar Princess will definitely leave her mark in Disney Infinity. Between her sharp sword and bow combo attacks with ricocheting arrows, she can upgrade her aim with elemental freeze arrows, freezing enemies in front of her then following up with rapid shots showing off her impressive athletic skills as an archer and sword fighter.

Maleficent: The wicked title character from the upcoming Walt Disney Studios film employs numerous magical powers and can attack using her magic in melee and ranged combat. To defeat enemies, Maleficent has the ability to utiliseprojectile and area of effect attacks that affect multiple targets within a specified area, brambles that she summons from the ground and ravens that she can call on to attack targets.

Both Merida and Maleficent will be available in retail stores this fall. Additional Play Sets and characters will be announced in the coming months.

Disney Interactive is releasing the winners of the Disney Infinity “Heroes vs. Villains” Toy Box challenge. Players were tasked with creating innovative Toy Boxes where they size up heroes against villains, bringing both sides to life. Check out the latest episode of the new web series featuring the top global Toy Box of the week – “Ralph vs. Turbo” – and see who might win in a race to help Vanellop

Winning “Heroes vs. Villains” submissions include:· Ralph vs. Turbo – Turbo wants to beat Wreck-It Ralph in a race for helping Vanellope. Choose your side!· Mirror Mirror – Who is the fairest (and fastest) one of all? Find out in this obstacle course! First one to the apple wins.· Olympus Coliseum – Based on Kingdom Hearts where villains will battle for trophies. For a greater challenge, travel to the Underworld Arena!· King of the Hill – Control the cannons or run the gauntlet with favorite heroes and villains. Designed for two to four players.· Save the City! – Three missions: save 10 citizens, defeat 10 robots or defuse 10 bombs. Finish all three and save the city!